For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 212 students in 62821, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62821, IL are Carmi White Cnty Jr High School and Brownsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62821 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62821, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62821, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62821, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62821, IL include Carmi White Cnty Jr High School and Brownsville Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 62821?
3 public middle schools are located in 62821.
What is the racial composition of students in 62821?
62821 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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